# Molecular and Cellular Biologists > Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization. - Code: 19-1029.02 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-1029) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 22 tasks (19 core and 3 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.02 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-1029.02.json ## What the work is made of 1. Maintain accurate laboratory records and data. Core task · Task 16807 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 2. Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results. Core task · Task 16813 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 3. Write grant applications to obtain funding. Core task · Task 23904 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 4. Perform laboratory procedures following protocols including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, cloning and extraction, ribonucleic acid (RNA) purification, or gel electrophoresis. Core task · Task 16805 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 5. Conduct research on cell organization and function, including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation. Core task · Task 16815 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 6. Prepare or review reports, manuscripts, or meeting presentations. Core task · Task 23905 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 7. Instruct undergraduate and graduate students within the areas of cellular or molecular biology. Core task · Task 16808 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 8. Direct, coordinate, organize, or prioritize biological laboratory activities. Core task · Task 16810 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 9. Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary. Core task · Task 16814 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 10. Evaluate new technologies to enhance or complement current research. Core task · Task 16809 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 11. Provide scientific direction for project teams regarding the evaluation or handling of devices, drugs, or cells for in vitro and in vivo disease models. Core task · Task 16804 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 12. Supervise technical personnel and postdoctoral research fellows. Core task · Task 16802 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 13. Monitor or operate specialized equipment, such as gas chromatographs and high pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters, and phosphorimagers. Core task · Task 16806 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 14. Conduct applied research aimed at improvements in areas such as disease testing, crop quality, pharmaceuticals, and the harnessing of microbes to recycle waste. Core task · Task 16816 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 15. Develop guidelines for procedures such as the management of viruses. Core task · Task 16799 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 16. Develop assays that monitor cell characteristics. Core task · Task 16811 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 17. Coordinate molecular or cellular research activities with scientists specializing in other fields. Core task · Task 16800 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 18. Verify all financial, physical, and human resources assigned to research or development projects are used as planned. Core task · Task 16796 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 19. Evaluate new supplies and equipment to ensure operability in specific laboratory settings. Core task · Task 16798 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 20. Participate in all levels of bioproduct development, including proposing new products, performing market analyses, designing and performing experiments, and collaborating with operations and quality control teams during product launches. Supplemental task · Task 16797 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 21. Confer with vendors to evaluate new equipment or reagents or to discuss the customization of product lines to meet user requirements. Supplemental task · Task 16801 · Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2021 22. Design databases, such as mutagenesis libraries. 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